With the challenge of reaching more than nine million people in Chicagoland, the Illinois and Lake Region conferences are partnering with Mark Finley, vice president

of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and Ron Clouzet, director of the North American Division Evangelism Institute (NADEI), to conduct more than 25 simultaneous

meetings beginning April 22 and continuing through the month of May.

"Excitement is building for Chicagoland, ‘Hope Can Be Yours,' and we are committed to work hand-in-hand in the accomplishment of this mission which Jesus has given us," stated Ken Denslow, president of the Illinois Conference.

"Jesus said that the harvest is great and, certainly, we want to do everything in our power to reach the millions of people who Jesus wants to save in the city of

Chicago," Lake Region Conference president Jerome Davis added.

Here's a message from Mark Finley:

"I believe God is going to do something special, that He's going to do something powerful, that hearts and minds and lives are going to be touched with the gospel.

You can be a part of something big for God—probably the biggest thing for God that has ever happened in the city of Chicago will happen this spring.

"The sands in the hourglass of time are running out. This is the hour to say, ‘Jesus, I'm going to do something special.' This is the hour to commit to participate in this soul-winning activity. I urge you to get involved. I believe God is going to do something special."

Gary Burns, communication director, Lake Union Conference

Here are three things you can do:

Pray for the city. Pray street by street, home by home and person by person.

Pray for people you know who live in Chicago. Become involved. You can distribute literature, receive lay training, give Bible studies, host a small group and bring your friends. Even if you do not live in the area, visit the HopeCanBeYours.com Web site and become a long-distance supporter.

Contribute financially. For a sacrifice of $200, 1,000 homes can be reached with the message of hope.